🎃 It’s almost time for Trunk or Treat at Powhatan High School! 🎃🍬 Join us tonight from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the bus loop for candy, games, music, and fun with our student-run trunks. Costumes welcome! 👻
Stick around after for the football game. It’s going to be a great night of community and school spirit. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Halloween related graphics. Text that reads: PHS SGA presents Halloween Trunk or Treat. 5-6:30 on October 24th. PHS Bus Loop. Candy, games, music, fire truck, and stay for the football game. We invite all of Powhatan County to join us for an evening of fun and football.
Students in Mrs. Duncan’s AP Human Geography class at Powhatan High School explored the theme of population migration through a series of engaging, hands-on stations in the library earlier this month. 🌍 Stations included participating in a refugee simulation and using VR goggles to compare rural and urban landscapes – even taking a virtual trip to Antarctica. Students also examined examples of forced and voluntary migration, both past and present. Special thanks to librarian Mr. Smartschan for organizing the interactive stations that brought geography to life! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student uses VR goggles in a library.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration and using VR goggles.
A teacher and a group of students pose for a photo.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
Good afternoon PCPS Community. We are back again with another installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full school board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. We wish you a safe and happy weekend!
Link to School Board Recap: https://secure.smore.com/n/m6bjw
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text that reads School Board recap. CAtching up on this week's board meeting
Several of Mrs. Hazelwood’s Cosmetology II students at Powhatan High School competed in the SkillsUSA competition at the Virginia State Fair. The students competed in several categories: Total Fantasy Look, Total Fashion, Competition Promotional Bulletin Board, and Fantasy Mannequin. Thank you to our amazing students for representing PHS in this state competition. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
A student holds up a 4th place ribbon.
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Display about Cosmetology SkillsUSA
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
First graders in Mrs. Bean’s class at Powhatan Elementary recently engaged in a thoughtful storytime with “Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie” by Laura Rankin. 📖 After reading, students connected the story’s message about honesty to their daily school pledge to “Be respectful. Be responsible. Be kind.” It’s a great reminder that character counts every day! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher reads a book to children during storytime.
A teacher reads a book to children during storytime.
Miss Stimpson’s kindergarteners at Pocahontas Elementary recently enjoyed a storytime full of fun and learning! 🍎 After reading “Apple Trouble” by Ragnhild Scamell, students practiced sequencing by putting the objects that fell on the hedgehog in the story in the correct order. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
A student works on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
A teacher helps students as they work on a sequencing activity.
Powhatan High School’s SPEAR and ARROWS teams kicked off their robotics season in September with fun, hands-on activities to get the creativity and teamwork flowing! 🤖💡 Led by club sponsor Mr. Beasley, students geared up for another exciting year of building, problem-solving, and competition. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
High school students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
Students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
Students talk about robotics.
A student shows off an engineering lab tool.
High school students talk about robotics.
In September, Powhatan Middle School held its first Scholastic Book Fair to encourage students to read. 📚 Mrs. Long and Ms. Moore’s English classes enjoyed exploring the many titles on display and discovering books that sparked their interest. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
A student shops at a middle school book fair. and talks with a teacher.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students in Mrs. Long’s dual enrollment English 12 classes at Powhatan High School recently spent SPEAR time hearing a special presentation on using college databases from a Reynolds Community College librarian. The visit helped students strengthen their research skills, which is an essential part of their college-level coursework. 📚🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A woman at a podium speaks to a classroom full of students.
A woman at a podium speaks to a classroom full of students.
A woman at a podium speaks to a classroom full of students.
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Renaud’s class at Pocahontas Elementary, with help from Mrs. Rowe, spent time working through stations to reinforce key literacy and math skills. From heart words and journals to counting and “roll and read” activities, students practiced important concepts in hands-on ways. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult helps kindergarteners working at a literacy station.
Students participate in math and literacy stations in a class.
Students participate in a math station in class.
An adult helps kindergarteners working at a math station.
An adult helps kindergarteners working at a literacy station.
🔬 At Powhatan High School, students in Mrs. Stump and Miss Adams’ Ecology class recently practiced their observation and inference skills by dissecting owl pellets, uncovering bones like skulls, scapulas, and even a spinal column. From their findings, students made inferences about where the owl may have lived and what it had eaten. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students dissect owl pellets in ecology class.
Students dissect owl pellets in ecology class.
Students dissect owl pellets in ecology class.
A student dissects owl pellets in ecology class.
Students dissect owl pellets in ecology class.
✨ Love working with little learners? Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring a VPI Teacher for 3-year-olds! 🧡 Join us in helping our youngest students grow, explore, and shine. Must hold a valid Virginia teaching license. Apply today at on the PCPS website. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics of two children waving. Text that reads: Teacher We are hiring... Powhatan county public schools is hiring! VPI Teacher for 3-year-old students Must hold valid virginia teaching license apply today - powhatan.k12.va.us
Watershed program receives statewide award
POWHATAN, VA – Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to announce that its Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) has been named a 2025 Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Achievement Award winner. This award recognizes innovative programs that make a lasting impact in communities across the Commonwealth.
Since 2018, the MWEE program has engaged all fourth-grade students – about 350 each year – in a two-day outdoor learning experience at Fighting Creek Park. The annual MWEE event for the 2025-2026 school year will occur this fall.
What makes this initiative unique is its peer-led model: Powhatan High School students from AP Environmental Science and Ecology classes serve as instructors.
Through hands-on science stations, fourth graders explore watershed health, human impacts on ecosystems, and environmental stewardship, while their high school mentors develop leadership, confidence, and communication skills.
This impactful experience is made possible through strong partnerships with the Powhatan Extension Office, Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District, James River Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, and the Virginia Department of Forestry.
PCPS extends a special thank-you to Mrs. Stump and Mrs. DeHart for preparing high school students to lead this award-winning program.
PCPS is proud that the MWEE program reflects the division’s Strategic Plan by advancing Academic Excellence through authentic, hands-on learning and strengthening Family and Community Engagement through meaningful partnerships.
PHOTOS: Photos were taken during the 2024 MWEE event in Fighting Creek Park.
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students participate in a biocube activity in a park.
Students learn about animal tracks.
Students learn about animal tracks.
High school students teach about watersheds.
A high school student talks to younger students about trees.
A high school student talks to younger students about trees.
Fifth graders in Ms. McArtan’s class at Flat Rock Elementary recently enjoyed snack time with a good book. 📖 As their teacher read aloud, a couple of students even helped act out the actions in the story, making reading time interactive and fun! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A class listens to their teacher read a book while two students act out the story.
A class listens to their teacher read a book while two students act out the story.
Students listen to their teacher read a book.
A class listens to their teacher read a book while two students act out the story.
A class listens to their teacher read a book while two students act out the story.
Fourth graders across Powhatan County Public Schools have been starting their watershed unit with support from STEM coach Mrs. Adcock. 🌊 At Pocahontas Elementary, Mrs. Morin’s class and later Mr. Covais’ class joined Mrs. Adcock at her demonstration tables to begin learning about the importance of a healthy watershed. The lessons also serve as a precursor to the division’s Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) later this month. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
Powhatan County Public Schools would like to share an important update regarding the structure of School Board meetings.
Until now, the board has held two separate monthly meetings: a workshop session at 4:00 p.m. used primarily for closed session items and a regular business meeting at 6:00 p.m. Beginning with the October 14, 2025, meeting, the board will move to a single combined meeting format.
The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. with time reserved for closed session (from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted). At 6:00 p.m., the board will reconvene in open session and continue with the remainder of the meeting.
This change is intended to improve transparency, clarity, and the overall flow of the School Board’s work. With one meeting instead of two, the agenda will use an improved structure designed to make it easier to follow discussions and decisions.
Agendas will continue to be posted the Thursday before each regular Tuesday meeting, and moving forward there will also be a single YouTube recording of the meeting, which we hope will reduce confusion.
We appreciate your attention to this change and your continued engagement with the important work of the School Board.
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text that reads: Important Information, powhatan.k12.va.us
Powhatan High School students in Mr. Beasley’s engineering class put their designs to the test earlier this month! ⚙️ They built wind turbines and used a wind tunnel to measure how many volts their creations could generate – a hands-on way to combine problem-solving, design, and real-world application. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
A teacher watches students build wind turbines.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build and test wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build and test wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
First graders in Ms. Wood’s class at Flat Rock Elementary explored depth during Mrs. Kunka’s art lesson. 🖌️ Students created fish paintings with seaweed in the foreground and background, helping them see how layering adds dimension to their artwork. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
A child paints a fish painting in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
A child paints a fish painting in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Powhatan Middle School students who completed the summer reading challenge were treated to a sweet reward earlier this month – an ice cream sandwich sundae party! 🍨📚 The fun doesn’t stop there: students can look forward to monthly reading challenges throughout the year. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults serve students ice cream sundaes.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults pose with an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
🌟 Astronomy students at Powhatan High School got creative during a Constellation Exploration Stations Project in the library. 🔭They explored how ancient cultures looked to the night sky, finding patterns that became constellations. These star maps weren’t just stories – they served as calendars for agriculture and guides for navigation and trade, helping early civilizations survive and evolve. 🌃 ✨ #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Image from a constellation station.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.